Oh man, the last time someone told me this word... Two weeks later I had open heart surgery, they called it uncontrolled aneurysm. Fantastic advice my friend, we all need to take care of our body and this channel has helped me so much in my rehab. Greetings from Canada.
I was diagnosed two months ago with a 4.4cm descending aortic aneurysm. I am absolutely scared to death. I am stressing over everything. I started walking again but I find I get tired easily. Thanks for this video, and reading these comments is comforting. Good luck to all.
I am 53 years old and have been diagnosed with HBP at the age of 25. With a lot of heart problems in my family, both sides. I am trying my best to control this, I will be scanned again in 10 months time.
I never knew I had AAA until I had a heart attack in May of 2023 and went to hospital and they did CT Scan and I had one so big it could burst at any time, sent by amblance to a bigger hospital that had specialist`s in that field. Had surgery on heart first, Talked to Dr. that was going to do AAA surgery about it and he stated the Aortic Aneurysm was almost 9 inches in Dia. which is 22CM.Asked him how long it took to get that big. 20to 30 years at the very least as they don`t grow that fast. . Had surgery on it and they put in 10 Stents, because they had to reroute all the arties that went to main organs.
My ascending aorta is currently 4.9cm and has grown 1.5mm in the last 12 months. Doctor said that if it grows 3mm in a year or gets to 5.5cm, then I’ll need surgery. I still go to the gym but just don’t do anything silly. Anyone in a similar position, keep your blood pressure under control!
@@dwillmayne5516 Well i had three drainage boxes and my right lung had alot of fluid so had to stay in hospital like 6 extra days totaling 18 days. Im recovering good chest still alil sensitive but moving around good. 🙌🏾 thanks for asking.
Hi dear❤what is your cause of having an aneurysm?do you have hypertension?does aneurysm runs to your family?do you have a disease that can affect your tissues?i just want to know i have health anxiety and my stomach is pulsating😭
Listen dont trip i had open heart surgery at 8 years old. And now having another one at 42 in November. Whenever you think u have it bad or way you remember somebody else has it worst. Your gonna be fine. And if you need another in the future technology gonna be alot more advance this might be your only surgery. Y'all be fine shorty. 🎉 just always live in gratitude regardless what life brings you. Your existence is a blessing.
Thank you for doing this video...great advice. My Ascending thoracic artery is at 4cm and now I am playing the "watchful waiting" game. Exercise is the only way I can deal with the stress and anxiety that comes with this problem. My valves leak a little too. My Doctors both said I am safe to do light weights and bodyweight exercise. I can walk and cycle too. I just really am careful not to push too hard. No more maximum efforts.
I’m a 66 year old golf caddie with a 4.7cm ascending aortic aneurysm. I get yearly CT Scans. It’s steady, no growth. I caddie 200 days per year, running 8 miles or walking 6 miles with 2 bags. LIVE your life.
Thank you for this very useful information,I was a brain aneurysm survivor in Sydney Australia in 2006 and subjected to stent/ coiling, procedure Thank God I reached the ER in the neck of time ,thanks to all the medical professionals who attended to me.God bless everyone🙏
Thank you for this video. I was left not knowing what can do and can't do. This video has helped me to understand my condition and how to look after myself.
I walk 7 days days 1hr 30mins daily my only issue since surgery is lifting heavy stuff and when I do grocery shopping pushing the cart affects me I tried the gym not working for me.I recommend walking and changing eating habits❤️🙏to everyone that survive I send blessings and love❤️🙏
yup, they sadly do this on purpose (docs) because if you knew what you can do to control things, you'd not end in an emergency which is more expensive to treat. I was wrongly diagnosed with diabetes as a child and took their meds which turned into insulin and unnecessarily
Have had an aortic anerism for 8 yrs IAM 74 yrs old , had heart surgery 9 yrs ago for valve , quit smoking and drinking when I was 33 yrs old , walk two miles a day when weather good or use treadmill, doctor wants me grasping for air when walking so I do some uphill and do grasp for air and feel great ! when I was 35 had inflammatory prostrate , doctor gave me prescription that had zinc in it and it shrank prostate, so year later had same problem and took 50MG of zinc a day and 800 mg ipobufrin a day for a week and problem gone ! So doctor said zinc reduces inflammation so when arota began to enlarge it went up to 4.4 then to 4.5 then back to 4.4, and been like that for eight years and been taking zinc every day 25mg , so my thinking if ZINC shrinks prostate then why shouldn't it shrink arota ? Other than that it' has been stable for eight years ! DO Not Follow my zinc protocol because it may have nothing to do with my arota ! But I do find it interesting! and it is what it is !
I have an ascending aortic aneurysm. I'm just shy of 75. It was discovered, and I not told about it, 16 months ago. It was then 4.5 (root 4.2) it is now 4.7. My doc is not worried about it. The list of "do's" I have done for 40 plus years and additionally don't eat meat. My problem is the exercise bit. I would bike 4 times per week a hilly 25-40 mile course, and walk the golf course 18 holes 4 times a week; sometimes do both on the same day. In the non-summer months I lift weights ( my goal is to say ahead of the decline with age rate from what I could do at age 30. I'm way better than I "should" be) I'm told to do "moderate" exercise. I have never done "moderate" exercise. My goal is to better my PR or PR minus age. I'm told it's OK to cycle, but I cycle at a stress level much greater than I reach in lifting heavy. I think the advisory notes are pretty much in mind of the "general case", ie most Americans who DON"T exercise and haven't throughout life...nearly 50 percent of whom are obese. In short, I'm confused. Any hints where or whom I might seek to clear up confusion>
This has been most helpful reading your post..I have a Aortic Root dilation of 42mm and ascending of 38mm..when I do any sort of DIY around the house after about 30 mins of continuous work, my chest starts to feel heavy and my neck becomes stiff, this feeling lasts around 45mins to 60mins with rest, is this normal, I ask my doctor if had angina and he ruled it out because iam 48 years old, it's really scary when the pain comes on because I don't what to do, goto a&e myself or call am ambulance, they are taking up 60mins now to get to your home and my nearest hospital to me is a 30min drive away, I don't know what to do for the best any more
Thank you for this video. I have a celiac artery aneurysm. The hospital wants me to have a nuclear stress test. I feel they should get clearance from my vascular surgeon first. I am not comfortable until he says it’s safe.
I have a dilated 4.1 cm thoracic ascending aorta and my first cardiologist told me not to lift more than 30 pounds ever, and no exercise except walking but my new cardiologist said that i can do calisthenics or any exercises i want as long as i stay in the moderate exertion range...theres a lot of conflicting information out there!
the conflicting info is ciriminal actually. I was told "nothing is wrong with your heart" with a frustrated, angry tone..to finally due to my gut, thinking skills and refusal to believe this, find out there is and it took 4 years, and 7 cardiologists to get this diagnosis as an atrial septal aneurysm..... I have a story for every organ and every specialty. I "think too much" though.....nope, I just the right amount. They don't think, that's the problem
My ascending was 4.2 last February 2024. I have an echocardiogram scheduled for February 2025. The other day I donated plasma and then I ate a bunch of tacos and I started having hear rate issues. I'm talking up to 178. I was put on a 5 minute time out at the plasma place, but I still donated as it was below 100. So we are monitoring the aorta , but I think I had a bout of a fib. I'm not sure if I should make a big deal out of it or not. I'm hoping the diameter hasn't changed in February.
I am hypertensive and on medication, Two months back I climbed 3rd floor of my office building through stairs and from that day I started experiencing pain in my upper back thoracic region. I reported it to two doctors one interventional cardiologist and one cardiac surgeon but without any investigation they both asked me not to think about it as it has nothing to do anything with cardiovascular system..
I had a heaviness around my heart and told my family doctor many times. They ran a ECG every time and said nothing wrong. One day I felt worse feeling than before and the urgent care physician send me to the stress test. There the Dr. expressed a serious concern, next thing I had an ECO. Here they found 3 heard valves decease, bradycardia. When they ran a CTA scan found a AAA 4.4 sm and a PFO! If I didn’t go to the urgent care a year ago I would never learned about my condition because the ECG shows the problem when it’s too late. Be persistent and ask for a simple stress test or better ECO on your heart. Most of the Drs don’t care.
did you get the covidshot? did you have severe cvd infection early on? Could be anything from atrial septal anuerysm, to heart hole (PFO), to vagus nerve inflammation, to spike protein vascular inflammation from the shots, etc. It's really scary. I'd first try some anti inflammatories, OR see a cranial sacral therapist to work on the thoracic cavity, as it could also be deep muscle, fasciae that can be released. OR mold and the lungs are working harder. It's frustrating to think outside the box from mainsteram who isn't thinking ago and are dismissive. even if things are "anxiety" there is usually a root...hormonal imbalance, mineral deficiency, etc
It’s crazy how there is no much information or much studies in the literature about messenteric artery dissection lifestyle, exercise limits, what to look for etc. Because of that I believe not even doctos know what to recommend. This issue, leaves patients with little guidance and poor decision making. There needs to be a specific guidelines for each type of aneurysm or dissections, especially the ones that doctors deemed as “Safe and will continue to monitor”. Patients need to be educated by either sending them to cardiac rehab or something like that so they know how high their blood pressure Can get. This why the preventative medicine in America needs to improve. They leave patients to figure it out and don’t educate them.
About 5 months ago a abdominal aneurysm was found at 29 mm, doctor just said it's nothing to worry about, I work as a framer so lifting 50 kg or more is often everyday. Any precautions I should take? Quadruple bypass surgery 2.5 yrs ago
A great video. Thank you very much. I was wondering if you could tell me some of the top heart surgeons in the country of India. I have AAA and it measures 4.4 centimeters. Thank you
I got it when I was pushing heavy on an incline leg press last week. It hurts when trying to work out now. Dr said I’m fine but might go to the hospital for an MRI
Thanks for the video! Do you think static bike is a good form of exercise for people with cerebral aneurysm? I am trying to find the proper exercise for my mom, apart from her daily walk.
Well i got a ascending aneurysm that's a 6.2 cm. I aint working out until after my surgery nov14th. To replace my aortic valve and aneurysm. Relax time no working out for me.
Apologies, but I don't know what that is. The advice in this video is generic, so for specific cases or any concerns you have, please speak to your doctor.
You mentioned risk of a aneurysmal rupture due to weightlifting is about 1 in 5000. Is that if your RPE is in the range of 3-5 as you indicated in the video? What’s the risk if you’re lifting close to failure in the 7-9 perceived exertion scale? The same or do the odds get significantly worse? Thank you
Great stuff Richard. How does blood flow restriction training work for people with Aneurysms. On one hand, it seems appealing as one can get muscle fatigue with low loads but then not sure what effect it has on aortic pressure. do you have any thoughts on this?
Unfortunately the research for blood flow restriction training has mainly been done on athletes. There isn't a lot of evidence for people with chronic health conditions, and I haven't found any for heart related conditions, so I wouldn't want to advise this type of training to any of my subscribers yet. The evidence that is out there looks promising, but according to the research, to do it properly can be quite difficult without the necessary equipment.
@@ExerciseForHealth Thanks for getting back with me. My Thoracic surgeon who specialized in aortic root Aneurysm had an exercise prescription as followed - no loads over 50lbs -rowing machine not good but all other forms of cardio fine -squats and bench press- be careful with as they put a lot of stress on the aorta -Body wt exercises, isometric, plyometrics are all fine Being an exercise physiologist I ask many questions, especially for clarification when he gave green light on isometrics. I like your prescription of 40-50% 1RM seems to be more exact than the general 50lb rule. where can I find some more research on exercise protocols for aortic aneurysms? another idea I had was to work unilateral to reduce overall loads. So do 1 leg legpress rathe than 2 leg legpress. thanks again for all the good info
Can you please ansewer my question Regarding coronary ectasia . If its sever . Any contraindicated exresize Although the pateint is asymptomatic and used to exresiE without any chest pain
Hello there! I am 40 years old, and just found out to have an aortic aneurysms of max 4cm. I am a quite active person, I like going to the gym, exercise, play football. I saw the doctor and did a scan, and he only recommended me to not lift heavy weights, which I find still hard to accept a bit in a sudden. I feel totally healthy and strong, but I don’t want to run any risk, but also I am paranoid of what could happen to me, and this is slowing me down quite a bit! I’m not sure if anyone can help me to realise properly what are those exercises I should or should not do! Doctor said that I can even run a marathon, but about the rest, he suggested me some medicines which I am taking for cholesterol, and as said just to not put too much strain on my body when doing lifting weights! Still I feel a bit confused. Can I play football for instance, despite in this video it says to avoid physical contact! Honestly, I feel still young, just like teenager times!
I appreciate that at such a young age, to get a diagnosis like this can be confusing. However, it's best to take the advice of your doctor who will know you best. The advice in this video is generic, so there may be people that don't fit this criteria fully. You can definitely stay active though, but treat it as though you have high blood pressure, as that's what you need to control to avoid increased risk on the aneurysm. Watch my video on hypertension here which may provide you with a few more tips that might help: ua-cam.com/video/vpqX8zJujDY/v-deo.html
I had aortic dissection and aneurysm 5 years ago. I take beta blockers to keep my blood pressure down. I’m trying to keep from rupturing the aorta and structures in my veins. I’ve been unsure about exercise because it definitely fights against what the medication lowers. I just had another CT scan check up and I’ll ask what I should be doing. Idk about that 160 systolic bp recommendation. i’ll see if there’s a top bp recommendation for my exercise or if only gentle cardio is right. for me.
My 90-yr old grandma was diagnosed with a 9cm AAA - she's very active and still likes to do group gym classes 3x/week with weights. She does have high blood pressure and takes meds. Do you think it's advisable that she discontinue all exercise?
I am recovering from a ruptured aneurysm. I was running in the gym when it happened. Unfortunately I also have high BP for which I take medication. I work out five days per week. Can I still exercise?
I can't see why not, but it's probably worth getting advice from your doctor to be sure. Just be conservative with your exercise (no high intensity workouts).
Well when going to failure, the last one or two reps are going to feel they are of a very high intensity. So I personally wouldn't recommend this as the risk would be increasing and higher at that end point.
@@ExerciseForHealth is weightlifting with sets of 2-3 reps before failure safe with 3 coronary aneurysms? Also had a heart attack 5 weeks ago, but heart seems to have healed according to recent tests. Thoughts?
I am no doctor! Yes you can with guidance as in this video, but I would always recommend people ask their doctor/ cardiologist first, as everyone is different
Thanks for the heads up,I have one in the abdominal,I like doing bed crunches with dumbbells ,I can see a mouse under the skin ,I'm trying to burst mine I'll try some more reps and higher weights ,I'm living for the day.😳😁
I have root at 4mm and ascending at 3.8 2 cardiologist told no limitations then I seen major cardiologist at big hospital he also published paper he said those numbers that’s not aneurism go exercise no limitations
Preferably please in my 70s, 80s..Sure we all will die, but finding out that you have an anyresm in your 30s it's not a easy thing. So please save such statements
I have vascular ehlers danlos syndrome. I'm 26 male, this illness has ruined my life. I lost my left kidney, I lost my right carotid artery, and I have an aneurysm in my left carotid and 2 in my brain (I don't know what arteries) I need a miracle
maybe see if you can get your copper level checked. Copper deficiency can cause aneurysms. It is involved in making collagen/connective tissue. Look up copper deficiency symptoms and see if 3-4 or more apply to you. Also want to look at thyroid/parathyroid and liver health. Parathyroid deals with calcium utilization and connective tissue.
I'm not sure I quite understand this question, but although having an aneurysm is dangerous to your health, the video explains the risk to health during exercise, which studies have shown is very low for 3.0cm - 5.5cm.
Oh man, the last time someone told me this word... Two weeks later I had open heart surgery, they called it uncontrolled aneurysm. Fantastic advice my friend, we all need to take care of our body and this channel has helped me so much in my rehab. Greetings from Canada.
Thank you, and great to see that one of my earliest subscribers is still watching!
youre very luck to be alive.....glad you madeit ..about what age are you!?
I was diagnosed two months ago with a 4.4cm descending aortic aneurysm. I am absolutely scared to death. I am stressing over everything. I started walking again but I find I get tired easily. Thanks for this video, and reading these comments is comforting. Good luck to all.
I am 53 years old and have been diagnosed with HBP at the age of 25. With a lot of heart problems in my family, both sides. I am trying my best to control this, I will be scanned again in 10 months time.
Thank you and best wishes to you
I never knew I had AAA until I had a heart attack in May of 2023 and went to hospital and they did CT Scan and I had one so big it could burst at any time, sent by amblance to a bigger hospital that had specialist`s in that field. Had surgery on heart first, Talked to Dr. that was going to do AAA surgery about it and he stated the Aortic Aneurysm was almost 9 inches in Dia. which is 22CM.Asked him how long it took to get that big. 20to 30 years at the very least as they don`t grow that fast. . Had surgery on it and they put in 10 Stents, because they had to reroute all the arties that went to main organs.
Wow, what a story and glad you came out the other side!
My ascending aorta is currently 4.9cm and has grown 1.5mm in the last 12 months. Doctor said that if it grows 3mm in a year or gets to 5.5cm, then I’ll need surgery. I still go to the gym but just don’t do anything silly.
Anyone in a similar position, keep your blood pressure under control!
I hope everything goes well for you, definitely good advice keeping B/P under control!
Yes mine is 6.2 cm. Surgery day is nov. 14th. Ascending aortic. I cant wait 🎉 im 42 dont need this
@@MrGODINTHEMAKING how’d the surgery go
@@dwillmayne5516 Well i had three drainage boxes and my right lung had alot of fluid so had to stay in hospital like 6 extra days totaling 18 days. Im recovering good chest still alil sensitive but moving around good. 🙌🏾 thanks for asking.
good luck .about what age are you please?
Thanks for the video. Found out I had the aortic aneurysm last year a little after my 18th birthday. Life’s definitely a frustrating thing.
Sorry to hear that
Hi dear❤what is your cause of having an aneurysm?do you have hypertension?does aneurysm runs to your family?do you have a disease that can affect your tissues?i just want to know i have health anxiety and my stomach is pulsating😭
@@rviecookie same here , how r u now ?
Listen dont trip i had open heart surgery at 8 years old. And now having another one at 42 in November. Whenever you think u have it bad or way you remember somebody else has it worst. Your gonna be fine. And if you need another in the future technology gonna be alot more advance this might be your only surgery. Y'all be fine shorty. 🎉 just always live in gratitude regardless what life brings you. Your existence is a blessing.
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Thank you for doing this video...great advice. My Ascending thoracic artery is at 4cm and now I am playing the "watchful waiting" game. Exercise is the only way I can deal with the stress and anxiety that comes with this problem. My valves leak a little too. My Doctors both said I am safe to do light weights and bodyweight exercise. I can walk and cycle too. I just really am careful not to push too hard. No more maximum efforts.
Great advice from your doctors (they will know best as they will know you), and I wish you well.
Bye bye bench press....
good luck to you thanks for sharing....about what age are you
I’m a 66 year old golf caddie with a 4.7cm ascending aortic aneurysm. I get yearly CT Scans. It’s steady, no growth. I caddie 200 days per year, running 8 miles or walking 6 miles with 2 bags. LIVE your life.
THANKYOU Sir Thats reassuring to me I appreciate that greatly!!!!!!@@74ironman thankyou!!
Thank you for this very useful information,I was a brain aneurysm survivor in Sydney Australia in 2006 and subjected to stent/ coiling, procedure Thank God I reached the ER in the neck of time ,thanks to all the medical professionals who attended to me.God bless everyone🙏
This is good to hear that you're OK.
Thank you,I continue to regain my strength and balance,G'day everyone and God be with us.🙏🇵🇭
God bless you ❤🙏I am a survivor 2020🙏❤️
Thank you for this video. I was left not knowing what can do and can't do. This video has helped me to understand my condition and how to look after myself.
Wonderful!
I walk 7 days days 1hr 30mins daily my only issue since surgery is lifting heavy stuff and when I do grocery shopping pushing the cart affects me I tried the gym not working for me.I recommend walking and changing eating habits❤️🙏to everyone that survive I send blessings and love❤️🙏
nice jjob!! do you mind sharing your age?? you gave up the SAD, yes?( Standard American Diet!) @@sharniecarbon9316
yup, they sadly do this on purpose (docs) because if you knew what you can do to control things, you'd not end in an emergency which is more expensive to treat. I was wrongly diagnosed with diabetes as a child and took their meds which turned into insulin and unnecessarily
Have had an aortic anerism for 8 yrs IAM 74 yrs old , had heart surgery 9 yrs ago for valve , quit smoking and drinking when I was 33 yrs old , walk two miles a day when weather good or use treadmill, doctor wants me grasping for air when walking so I do some uphill and do grasp for air and feel great ! when I was 35 had inflammatory prostrate , doctor gave me prescription that had zinc in it and it shrank prostate, so year later had same problem and took 50MG of zinc a day and 800 mg ipobufrin a day for a week and problem gone ! So doctor said zinc reduces inflammation so when arota began to enlarge it went up to 4.4 then to 4.5 then back to 4.4, and been like that for eight years and been taking zinc every day 25mg , so my thinking if ZINC shrinks prostate then why shouldn't it shrink arota ? Other than that it' has been stable for eight years ! DO Not Follow my zinc protocol because it may have nothing to do with my arota ! But I do find it interesting! and it is what it is !
Thanks for sharing
I have an ascending aortic aneurysm. I'm just shy of 75. It was discovered, and I not told about it, 16 months ago. It was then 4.5 (root 4.2) it is now 4.7. My doc is not worried about it. The list of "do's" I have done for 40 plus years and additionally don't eat meat. My problem is the exercise bit. I would bike 4 times per week a hilly 25-40 mile course, and walk the golf course 18 holes 4 times a week; sometimes do both on the same day. In the non-summer months I lift weights ( my goal is to say ahead of the decline with age rate from what I could do at age 30. I'm way better than I "should" be) I'm told to do "moderate" exercise. I have never done "moderate" exercise. My goal is to better my PR or PR minus age. I'm told it's OK to cycle, but I cycle at a stress level much greater than I reach in lifting heavy. I think the advisory notes are pretty much in mind of the "general case", ie most Americans who DON"T exercise and haven't throughout life...nearly 50 percent of whom are obese. In short, I'm confused. Any hints where or whom I might seek to clear up confusion>
Can you seek advice from a cardiologist or cardiac rehab team who can assess your specific circumstances to give you individual advice?
This has been most helpful reading your post..I have a Aortic Root dilation of 42mm and ascending of 38mm..when I do any sort of DIY around the house after about 30 mins of continuous work, my chest starts to feel heavy and my neck becomes stiff, this feeling lasts around 45mins to 60mins with rest, is this normal, I ask my doctor if had angina and he ruled it out because iam 48 years old, it's really scary when the pain comes on because I don't what to do, goto a&e myself or call am ambulance, they are taking up 60mins now to get to your home and my nearest hospital to me is a 30min drive away, I don't know what to do for the best any more
Thank you for this video. I have a celiac artery aneurysm. The hospital wants me to have a nuclear stress test. I feel they should get clearance from my vascular surgeon first. I am not comfortable until he says it’s safe.
That sound like good common sense, stay safe!
just had angioplasty. Had coronary aneurysm. Didn't know you could exercise if you have it. Anyway I'll go back to exercising in 4 weeks
Good look and stay conservative when you start!
I have a dilated 4.1 cm thoracic ascending aorta and my first cardiologist told me not to lift more than 30 pounds ever, and no exercise except walking but my new cardiologist said that i can do calisthenics or any exercises i want as long as i stay in the moderate exertion range...theres a lot of conflicting information out there!
That's weird. 30 pounds to one person is different to 30 pounds for another.
the conflicting info is ciriminal actually. I was told "nothing is wrong with your heart" with a frustrated, angry tone..to finally due to my gut, thinking skills and refusal to believe this, find out there is and it took 4 years, and 7 cardiologists to get this diagnosis as an atrial septal aneurysm..... I have a story for every organ and every specialty. I "think too much" though.....nope, I just the right amount. They don't think, that's the problem
Thank you, very much, your advice was most helpful and sincerely appreciated❣️
You are so welcome!
Can you do crunches and press ups with thoracic aortic aneurysm?
And what about crunches amd press ups with intracranial aneurysm?
It may be OK but a lot will depend on the intensity. Check with your doctor first.
My ascending was 4.2 last February 2024. I have an echocardiogram scheduled for February 2025. The other day I donated plasma and then I ate a bunch of tacos and I started having hear rate issues. I'm talking up to 178. I was put on a 5 minute time out at the plasma place, but I still donated as it was below 100. So we are monitoring the aorta , but I think I had a bout of a fib. I'm not sure if I should make a big deal out of it or not. I'm hoping the diameter hasn't changed in February.
I am hypertensive and on medication, Two months back I climbed 3rd floor of my office building through stairs and from that day I started experiencing pain in my upper back thoracic region. I reported it to two doctors one interventional cardiologist and one cardiac surgeon but without any investigation they both asked me not to think about it as it has nothing to do anything with cardiovascular system..
Interesting
I had a heaviness around my heart and told my family doctor many times. They ran a ECG every time and said nothing wrong. One day I felt worse feeling than before and the urgent care physician send me to the stress test. There the Dr. expressed a serious concern, next thing I had an ECO. Here they found 3 heard valves decease, bradycardia. When they ran a CTA scan found a AAA 4.4 sm and a PFO! If I didn’t go to the urgent care a year ago I would never learned about my condition because the ECG shows the problem when it’s too late. Be persistent and ask for a simple stress test or better ECO on your heart. Most of the Drs don’t care.
did you get the covidshot? did you have severe cvd infection early on? Could be anything from atrial septal anuerysm, to heart hole (PFO), to vagus nerve inflammation, to spike protein vascular inflammation from the shots, etc. It's really scary. I'd first try some anti inflammatories, OR see a cranial sacral therapist to work on the thoracic cavity, as it could also be deep muscle, fasciae that can be released. OR mold and the lungs are working harder. It's frustrating to think outside the box from mainsteram who isn't thinking ago and are dismissive. even if things are "anxiety" there is usually a root...hormonal imbalance, mineral deficiency, etc
Hello, need some help if you are are able to guide me. What resistance exercises are safe for a patients with messenteric artery dissection?
It’s crazy how there is no much information or much studies in the literature about messenteric artery dissection lifestyle, exercise limits, what to look for etc. Because of that I believe not even doctos know what to recommend. This issue, leaves patients with little guidance and poor decision making. There needs to be a specific guidelines for each type of aneurysm or dissections, especially the ones that doctors deemed as “Safe and will continue to monitor”. Patients need to be educated by either sending them to cardiac rehab or something like that so they know how high their blood pressure Can get. This why the preventative medicine in America needs to improve. They leave patients to figure it out and don’t educate them.
I've never heard of this condition, let alone seen anyone with it, so it would be irresponsible of me to offer advice as an exercise professional.
About 5 months ago a abdominal aneurysm was found at 29 mm, doctor just said it's nothing to worry about, I work as a framer so lifting 50 kg or more is often everyday. Any precautions I should take? Quadruple bypass surgery 2.5 yrs ago
Only your doctor can advise you on what is best for you. The information in this video is generic in nature but can hopefully help you a bit
Did you get another opinion?
A great video. Thank you very much. I was wondering if you could tell me some of the top heart surgeons in the country of India. I have AAA and it measures 4.4 centimeters. Thank you
As a fitness professional in the UK, I have no such knowledge to answer this.
Thank you for sharing this information.
Welcome
I got it when I was pushing heavy on an incline leg press last week. It hurts when trying to work out now. Dr said I’m fine but might go to the hospital for an MRI
Good that it is getting checked
you cant know if youve had an aortic aneurism without a picture of inside of you
Say something about sacular aneurysms,which best surgeons and which ssfe exercises to do.
Hope the info in this video helps a bit, but please take the advice of your cardiologist.
Excellent presentation thanks for the information, Greece is watching! 🇬🇷
Thank you
Thanks for the video! Do you think static bike is a good form of exercise for people with cerebral aneurysm? I am trying to find the proper exercise for my mom, apart from her daily walk.
A static exercise bike can be a great way of controlling the intensity, so this may be OK.
Well i got a ascending aneurysm that's a 6.2 cm. I aint working out until after my surgery nov14th. To replace my aortic valve and aneurysm. Relax time no working out for me.
Definitely take the advice of your doctor
I have a calcified spleenic aneurysm. Should I be concerned while excersising? I take BP meds.
Apologies, but I don't know what that is. The advice in this video is generic, so for specific cases or any concerns you have, please speak to your doctor.
You mentioned risk of a aneurysmal rupture due to weightlifting is about 1 in 5000. Is that if your RPE is in the range of 3-5 as you indicated in the video? What’s the risk if you’re lifting close to failure in the 7-9 perceived exertion scale? The same or do the odds get significantly worse? Thank you
Yes. I wouldn't know what the exact risk changes are, but as blood pressure increases with load, you would expect the risk to increase.
Great stuff Richard. How does blood flow restriction training work for people with Aneurysms. On one hand, it seems appealing as one can get muscle fatigue with low loads but then not sure what effect it has on aortic pressure. do you have any thoughts on this?
Unfortunately the research for blood flow restriction training has mainly been done on athletes. There isn't a lot of evidence for people with chronic health conditions, and I haven't found any for heart related conditions, so I wouldn't want to advise this type of training to any of my subscribers yet. The evidence that is out there looks promising, but according to the research, to do it properly can be quite difficult without the necessary equipment.
@@ExerciseForHealth Thanks for getting back with me.
My Thoracic surgeon who specialized in aortic root Aneurysm had an exercise prescription as followed
- no loads over 50lbs
-rowing machine not good but all other forms of cardio fine
-squats and bench press- be careful with as they put a lot of stress on the aorta
-Body wt exercises, isometric, plyometrics are all fine
Being an exercise physiologist I ask many questions, especially for clarification when he gave green light on isometrics.
I like your prescription of 40-50% 1RM seems to be more exact than the general 50lb rule.
where can I find some more research on exercise protocols for aortic aneurysms?
another idea I had was to work unilateral to reduce overall loads. So do 1 leg legpress rathe than 2 leg legpress.
thanks again for all the good info
Good stuff. Very helpful. Thank you!
You're welcome
Can you please ansewer my question
Regarding coronary ectasia .
If its sever .
Any contraindicated exresize
Although the pateint is asymptomatic and used to exresiE without any chest pain
The answer to this question I believe is in this video for general advice. However, please speak with your doctor for individual advice.
Hello there! I am 40 years old, and just found out to have an aortic aneurysms of max 4cm. I am a quite active person, I like going to the gym, exercise, play football. I saw the doctor and did a scan, and he only recommended me to not lift heavy weights, which I find still hard to accept a bit in a sudden. I feel totally healthy and strong, but I don’t want to run any risk, but also I am paranoid of what could happen to me, and this is slowing me down quite a bit! I’m not sure if anyone can help me to realise properly what are those exercises I should or should not do! Doctor said that I can even run a marathon, but about the rest, he suggested me some medicines which I am taking for cholesterol, and as said just to not put too much strain on my body when doing lifting weights! Still I feel a bit confused. Can I play football for instance, despite in this video it says to avoid physical contact! Honestly, I feel still young, just like teenager times!
I appreciate that at such a young age, to get a diagnosis like this can be confusing. However, it's best to take the advice of your doctor who will know you best. The advice in this video is generic, so there may be people that don't fit this criteria fully. You can definitely stay active though, but treat it as though you have high blood pressure, as that's what you need to control to avoid increased risk on the aneurysm. Watch my video on hypertension here which may provide you with a few more tips that might help: ua-cam.com/video/vpqX8zJujDY/v-deo.html
ello matey my mum has a aneurysm near the heart think it's about 2cm, can you live normal life with aneurysms
just I read google an it kind of worry me, an also if it gets to big the aneurysm do the operate
I had aortic dissection and aneurysm 5 years ago. I take beta blockers to keep my blood pressure down. I’m trying to keep from rupturing the aorta and structures in my veins. I’ve been unsure about exercise because it definitely fights against what the medication lowers. I just had another CT scan check up and I’ll ask what I should be doing. Idk about that 160 systolic bp recommendation. i’ll see if there’s a top bp recommendation for my exercise or if only gentle cardio is right. for me.
Good to hear you are asking for individual advice, well done.
If I have my aneurysm repaired and have a graft will I be able to go back to weightlifting?
I would check with your doctor to get their advice.
Nw doctor advised me betaloc 10mg, cilacar 25 mg and asprin 150 mg
OK
Thanks very much Sir 💯👍🏽👏🏽
You are very welcome
My 90-yr old grandma was diagnosed with a 9cm AAA - she's very active and still likes to do group gym classes 3x/week with weights. She does have high blood pressure and takes meds.
Do you think it's advisable that she discontinue all exercise?
I advise that she seeks advice from a doctor that knows her
I am recovering from a ruptured aneurysm. I was running in the gym when it happened. Unfortunately I also have high BP for which I take medication. I work out five days per week. Can I still exercise?
I can't see why not, but it's probably worth getting advice from your doctor to be sure. Just be conservative with your exercise (no high intensity workouts).
You are a lucky person to be recovering, take care of yourself!
My cardiologist told me if they rupture, you die.
When lifting at 50% of max can a person with an enlarged aorta push themselves to failure or near failure or would this be dangerous?
Well when going to failure, the last one or two reps are going to feel they are of a very high intensity. So I personally wouldn't recommend this as the risk would be increasing and higher at that end point.
How about weightlifting with coronary aneurysm in the heart? not aortic
Any type of aneurysm irrelevant of its location will ultimately carry additional risks, so the advice would be the same.
@@ExerciseForHealth is weightlifting with sets of 2-3 reps before failure safe with 3 coronary aneurysms? Also had a heart attack 5 weeks ago, but heart seems to have healed according to recent tests. Thoughts?
Amazing information 👍🏽
Thanks
I had a ruptured aneurysm 10 years ago. Can i play basketball now? My legs are still weak to run but i can train them to be stronger
It might be OK, but check with your doctor to get their advice
Plz tell me hw long with these circumstance i can survive, i have paid 14 lakhs for this operation plz tell me cheaper treament for future reference
I can't answer this, please speak with your doctor.
hello doc, can you exercise even if you have an aneurystm?
I am no doctor! Yes you can with guidance as in this video, but I would always recommend people ask their doctor/ cardiologist first, as everyone is different
Which wrist blood pressure monitor do you recommend?
The only one I am familiar with is Omron which you could probably get on Amazon
OMRON makes good ones
I have aortic aneurysm size 6.2
OK, please speak with your doctor
Thank you!
I just found out about mine about an our ago. Thanks for making this video.
You're welcome
I have a TAA and i didnt change nothing i go to the gym and workout just as hard as i can screw it
Nice
Thanks!
WOW!! Thank you so much for the super thanks and hope it helped you.
@@ExerciseForHealth < You're very welcome. My aortic aneurysm is now 4.5cm, so no more Pickleball for me. Ugh.
Thank You❤🙏
You are so welcome
I have 37 mm acsending aorta ..is it dangerous
This is difficult for me to answer as I'm not a doctor. Please seek the advice from your GP.
Blood pressure monitoring is key if it goes in your abdomen it’s curtains🌚
Dark!
and if the wall of the blood vessel burst its all over
or if it bursts its curtains
Thanks for the heads up,I have one in the abdominal,I like doing bed crunches with dumbbells ,I can see a mouse under the skin ,I'm trying to burst mine I'll try some more reps and higher weights ,I'm living for the day.😳😁
OK? I would check what would be advisable with your doctor before pursuing what you've said.
Hi how it's going?
You only get one body so please take care of it!!!❤❤🙏
Absolutely
I have root at 4mm and ascending at 3.8 2 cardiologist told no limitations then I seen major cardiologist at big hospital he also published paper he said those numbers that’s not aneurism go exercise no limitations
Great, 4mm is still very small, so you should be OK. Always take the advice of the experts!
Do you have also a leaking valve?
You mean 4cm? Do you have a leaking valve?
@@sasap1156no all good
Done tevar operation
OK
Just take a slow walk
Walking is so good for the body and mind
We are mortals and like everything living on this plant whether plant or animal, we will die.
Deep!
Preferably please in my 70s, 80s..Sure we all will die, but finding out that you have an anyresm in your 30s it's not a easy thing. So please save such statements
All true but it is real nice when there is quality involved.
I have vascular ehlers danlos syndrome. I'm 26 male, this illness has ruined my life. I lost my left kidney, I lost my right carotid artery, and I have an aneurysm in my left carotid and 2 in my brain (I don't know what arteries) I need a miracle
Oh wow, I feel for you. I hope there is some light ahead.
maybe see if you can get your copper level checked. Copper deficiency can cause aneurysms. It is involved in making collagen/connective tissue. Look up copper deficiency symptoms and see if 3-4 or more apply to you. Also want to look at thyroid/parathyroid and liver health. Parathyroid deals with calcium utilization and connective tissue.
@@ExerciseForHealth I'm still alive, and now very addicted to opiods
#.0cm-5.5cm Very low risk of rupture when exercising. anything above 4 is at high risk. 5.5 is not high risk? is this serious.
I'm not sure I quite understand this question, but although having an aneurysm is dangerous to your health, the video explains the risk to health during exercise, which studies have shown is very low for 3.0cm - 5.5cm.